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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 675.93 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 675.93 and 297.14 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 675.93 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/675.93 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 675.93 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 200,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,845.84/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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