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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 675 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 675 and 218.84 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 675 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/675 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 675 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 147,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,713.63/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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