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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 677.70 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 677.70 and 329.57 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 677.70 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/677.70 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 677.70 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 223,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,349.59/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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