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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.76 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.76 and 220.68 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.76 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.76 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.76 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 149,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,568.08/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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