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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.32 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.32 and 306.60 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.32 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.32 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.32 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 207,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,359.71/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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