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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 681.52 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 681.52 and 451.50 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 681.52 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/681.52 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 681.52 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 307,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,706.28/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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