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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 674.82 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 674.82 and 341.64 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 674.82 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/674.82 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 674.82 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 230,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,545.50/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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