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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.01 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.01 and 328.18 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.01 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.01 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.01 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 221,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,524.78/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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