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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 675.78 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 675.78 and 329.52 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 675.78 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/675.78 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 675.78 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 222,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,683.03/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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