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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 621.03 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 621.03 and 326.04 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 621.03 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/621.03 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 621.03 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 202,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,480.62/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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