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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 676.49 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 676.49 and 219.66 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 676.49 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/676.49 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 676.49 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 148,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598.89/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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