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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 675.69 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 675.69 and 306.28 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 675.69 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/675.69 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 675.69 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 206,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,951.75/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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