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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 675.42 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 675.42 and 321.12 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 675.42 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/675.42 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 675.42 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 216,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,890.87/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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