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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.16 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.16 and 304.72 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.16 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.16 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.16 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 206,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,039.48/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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