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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 675.38 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 675.38 and 319.96 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 675.38 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/675.38 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 675.38 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 216,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,094.58/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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