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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 622.38 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 622.38 and 326.26 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 622.38 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/622.38 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 622.38 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 203,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,057.70/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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