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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.15, 674.42 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.15, 674.42 and 313.28 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.15 : 674.42 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.15/674.42 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.15x = 674.42 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.15x = 211,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,277.36/450.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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