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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 674.52 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 674.52 and 319.90 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 674.52 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/674.52 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 674.52 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 215,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,778.95/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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