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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 676.97 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 676.97 and 304.92 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 676.97 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/676.97 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 676.97 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 206,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,421.69/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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