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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 673.78 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 673.78 and 241.62 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 673.78 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/673.78 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 673.78 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 162,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,799.23/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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