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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 621.24 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 621.24 and 326.32 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 621.24 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/621.24 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 621.24 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 202,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,723.04/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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