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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 676.32 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 676.32 and 219.72 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 676.32 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/676.32 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 676.32 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 148,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,601.03/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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