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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 675.98 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 675.98 and 329.31 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 675.98 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/675.98 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 675.98 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 222,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,609.49/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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