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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 676.86 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 676.86 and 305.15 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 676.86 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/676.86 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 676.86 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 206,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,540.44/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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