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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 676.32 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 676.32 and 328.57 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 676.32 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/676.32 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 676.32 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 222,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,218.46/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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