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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 677.10 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 677.10 and 321.03 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 677.10 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/677.10 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 677.10 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 217,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,369.41/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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