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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 677.11 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 677.11 and 305.65 is: 458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 677.11 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/677.11 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 677.11 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 206,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,958.67/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.56

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