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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 677.33 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 677.33 and 304.53 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 677.33 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/677.33 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 677.33 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 206,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,265.78/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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