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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 676.85 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 676.85 and 321.07 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 676.85 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/676.85 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 676.85 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 217,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,311.24/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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