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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 676.86 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 676.86 and 329.88 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 676.86 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/676.86 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 676.86 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 223,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,282.58/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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