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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 675.68 and 219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 675.68 and 219.43 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 675.68 = 219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/675.68 = 219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 675.68 × 219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 148,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,263.37/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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