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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.76 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.76 and 219.48 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.76 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.76 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.76 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 148,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,315.80/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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