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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 675.66 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 675.66 and 306.45 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 675.66 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/675.66 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 675.66 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 207,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,056.01/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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