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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 675.14 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 675.14 and 320.76 is: 479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 675.14 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/675.14 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 675.14 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 216,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,556.30/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.99

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