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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.96 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.96 and 321.65 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.96 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.96 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.96 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 217,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,744.18/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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