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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 676.35 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 676.35 and 319.86 is: 478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 676.35 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/676.35 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 676.35 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 216,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,337.31/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.74

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