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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 677.45 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 677.45 and 217.13 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 677.45 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/677.45 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 677.45 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 147,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,094.72/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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