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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.64 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.64 and 305.81 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.64 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.64 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.64 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 206,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,920.91/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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