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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 675.41 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 675.41 and 216.52 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 675.41 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/675.41 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 675.41 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 146,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,240.80/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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