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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 676.18 and 307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 676.18 and 307.42 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 676.18 = 307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/676.18 = 307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 676.18 × 307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 207,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,871.26/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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