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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.63 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.63 and 220.59 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.63 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.63 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.63 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 149,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,477.30/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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