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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 676.45 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 676.45 and 297.28 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 676.45 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/676.45 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 676.45 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 201,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,097.22/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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