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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 681.76 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 681.76 and 451.55 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 681.76 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/681.76 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 681.76 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 307,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,848.73/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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