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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 675.45 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 675.45 and 327.71 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 675.45 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/675.45 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 675.45 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 221,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,351.72/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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