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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 675.75 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 675.75 and 322.18 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 675.75 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/675.75 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 675.75 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 217,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,713.14/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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