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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 677.03 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 677.03 and 220.44 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 677.03 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/677.03 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 677.03 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 149,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,242.12/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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