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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 676.71 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 676.71 and 298.22 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 676.71 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/676.71 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 676.71 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 201,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,805.07/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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