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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.48 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.48 and 326.50 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.48 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.48 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.48 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 202,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,913.22/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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