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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 675.70 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 675.70 and 219.52 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 675.70 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/675.70 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 675.70 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 148,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,329.66/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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