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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 673.94 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 673.94 and 230.28 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 673.94 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/673.94 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 673.94 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 155,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,194.90/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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