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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 677.50 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 677.50 and 308.30 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 677.50 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/677.50 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 677.50 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 208,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,869.09/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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