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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 675.33 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 675.33 and 313.60 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 675.33 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/675.33 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 675.33 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 211,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,783.49/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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