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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.88 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.88 and 219.56 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.88 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.88 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.88 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 148,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,392.28/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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