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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 676.02 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 676.02 and 297.77 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 676.02 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/676.02 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 676.02 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 201,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298.48/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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