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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 676.49 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 676.49 and 329.22 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 676.49 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/676.49 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 676.49 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 222,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,712.39/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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