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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 676.11 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 676.11 and 329.87 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 676.11 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/676.11 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 676.11 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 223,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,028.41/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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