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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 678.03 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 678.03 and 297.55 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 678.03 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/678.03 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 678.03 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 201,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,747.83/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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