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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 674.46 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 674.46 and 359 is: 537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 674.46 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/674.46 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 674.46 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 242,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,131.14/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.83

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