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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 674.99 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 674.99 and 219.08 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 674.99 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/674.99 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 674.99 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 147,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,876.81/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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