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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 677.46 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 677.46 and 220.66 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 677.46 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/677.46 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 677.46 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 149,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,488.32/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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