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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 674.07 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 674.07 and 305.38 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 674.07 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/674.07 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 674.07 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 205,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,847.50/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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