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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675.77 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675.77 and 327.12 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675.77 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675.77 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675.77 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 221,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,056.25/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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