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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 673.40 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 673.40 and 326.75 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 673.40 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/673.40 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 673.40 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 220,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,028.45/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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