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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 674.73 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 674.73 and 305.37 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 674.73 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/674.73 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 674.73 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 206,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,042.30/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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