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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 674.89 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 674.89 and 218.79 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 674.89 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/674.89 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 674.89 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 147,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,658.64/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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