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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.58 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.58 and 220.76 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.58 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.58 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.58 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 149,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,582.56/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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