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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 674.63 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 674.63 and 232.94 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 674.63 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/674.63 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 674.63 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 157,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149.71/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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