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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 677.16 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 677.16 and 306.96 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 677.16 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/677.16 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 677.16 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 207,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,861.03/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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