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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.04 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.04 and 306.72 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.04 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.04 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.04 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 207,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,661.71/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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