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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.67, 621.63 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.67, 621.63 and 326.14 is: 449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.67 : 621.63 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.67/621.63 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.67x = 621.63 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.67x = 202,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,738.41/450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.86

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