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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 675.51 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 675.51 and 304.28 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 675.51 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/675.51 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 675.51 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 205,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,544.18/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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