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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 677.44 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 677.44 and 307.63 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 677.44 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/677.44 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 677.44 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 208,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,400.87/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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