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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 677.25 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 677.25 and 308.13 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 677.25 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/677.25 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 677.25 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 208,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,681.04/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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