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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 675.48 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 675.48 and 320.03 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 675.48 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/675.48 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 675.48 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 216,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,170.49/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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