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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 676.76 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 676.76 and 328.25 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 676.76 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/676.76 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 676.76 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 222,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,146.52/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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