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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 674.57 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 674.57 and 218.57 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 674.57 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/674.57 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 674.57 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 147,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,436.30/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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