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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.80 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.80 and 329.20 is: 493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.80 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.80 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.80 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 222,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,802.56/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.89

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