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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 677.55 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 677.55 and 321.36 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 677.55 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/677.55 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 677.55 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 217,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,737.47/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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