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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 676.85 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 676.85 and 297.68 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 676.85 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/676.85 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 676.85 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 201,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,479.84/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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