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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.32 and 313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.32 and 313.09 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.32 = 313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.32 = 313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.32 × 313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 211,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,435.94/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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