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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 677.88 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 677.88 and 307.80 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 677.88 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/677.88 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 677.88 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 208,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,651.46/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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