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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 677.33 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 677.33 and 220.61 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 677.33 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/677.33 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 677.33 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 149,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,421.28/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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