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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.49 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.49 and 297.43 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.49 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.49 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.49 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 201,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,505.85/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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