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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.98 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.98 and 321.89 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.98 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.98 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.98 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 217,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,913.09/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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