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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 677.49 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 677.49 and 220.65 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 677.49 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/677.49 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 677.49 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 149,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,488.17/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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