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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.41 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.41 and 304.68 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.41 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.41 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.41 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 206,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088.60/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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