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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.48 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.48 and 327.36 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.48 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.48 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.48 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 221,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,125.13/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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