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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.49 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.49 and 217.39 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.49 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.49 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.49 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 147,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279.55/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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