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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 676.24 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 676.24 and 307.04 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 676.24 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/676.24 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 676.24 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 207,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,632.73/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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