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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 673.14 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 673.14 and 340.44 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 673.14 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/673.14 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 673.14 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 229,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,163.78/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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