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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 677.08 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 677.08 and 220.45 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 677.08 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/677.08 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 677.08 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 149,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,261.18/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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