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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.70 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.70 and 220.59 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.70 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.70 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.70 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 149,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,493.84/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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