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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 675.18 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 675.18 and 359.08 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 675.18 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/675.18 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 675.18 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 242,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,443.63/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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