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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 676.10 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 676.10 and 320.57 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 676.10 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/676.10 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 676.10 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 216,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,732.39/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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