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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 677.20 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 677.20 and 304.64 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 677.20 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/677.20 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 677.20 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 206,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,305.51/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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