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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.83 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.83 and 307.94 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.83 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.83 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.83 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 208,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,423.03/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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