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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 673.48 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 673.48 and 306 is: 457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 673.48 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/673.48 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 673.48 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 206,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,084.88/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.80

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