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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.81 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.81 and 329.61 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.81 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.81 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.81 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 222,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,753.73/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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