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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.88 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.88 and 330.05 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.88 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.88 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.88 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 223,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,730.90/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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