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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 678.54 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 678.54 and 329.64 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 678.54 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/678.54 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 678.54 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 223,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,673.93/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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