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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 676.20 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 676.20 and 328.57 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 676.20 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/676.20 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 676.20 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 222,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,179.03/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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