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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.67, 675.45 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.67, 675.45 and 219.37 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.67 : 675.45 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.67/675.45 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.67x = 675.45 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.67x = 148,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,173.47/450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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