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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.74 and 219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.74 and 219.19 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.74 = 219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.74 = 219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.74 × 219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 148,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,114.35/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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