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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 677.60 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 677.60 and 321.57 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 677.60 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/677.60 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 677.60 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 217,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,895.83/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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