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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 676.64 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 676.64 and 297.02 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 676.64 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/676.64 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 676.64 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 200,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,975.61/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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