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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 676.79 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 676.79 and 307.20 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 676.79 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/676.79 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 676.79 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 207,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,909.89/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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