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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 676.18 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 676.18 and 321.16 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 676.18 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/676.18 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 676.18 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 217,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,161.97/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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