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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 676.18 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 676.18 and 219.86 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 676.18 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/676.18 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 676.18 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 148,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,664.93/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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