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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 676.89 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 676.89 and 304.50 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 676.89 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/676.89 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 676.89 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 206,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,113.01/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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