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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 673.89 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 673.89 and 320.68 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 673.89 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/673.89 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 673.89 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 216,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,101.44/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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