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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.42 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.42 and 219.79 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.42 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.42 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.42 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 148,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,671.47/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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