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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 677.01 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 677.01 and 297.27 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 677.01 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/677.01 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 677.01 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 201,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,254.76/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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