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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 677.66 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 677.66 and 220.51 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 677.66 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/677.66 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 677.66 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 149,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,430.81/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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