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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.82 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.82 and 321.08 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.82 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.82 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.82 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 217,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,313.37/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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