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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 677.40 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 677.40 and 307.52 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 677.40 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/677.40 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 677.40 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 208,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,314.05/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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