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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 675.86 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 675.86 and 219.51 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 675.86 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/675.86 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 675.86 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 148,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,356.93/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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