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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 675.36 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 675.36 and 328.34 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 675.36 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/675.36 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 675.36 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 221,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,744.33/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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