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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 675.35 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 675.35 and 396.48 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 675.35 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/675.35 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 675.35 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 267,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,762.77/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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