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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.57 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.57 and 297.54 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.57 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.57 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.57 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 201,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,602.69/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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