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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 674.64 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 674.64 and 305.52 is: 457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 674.64 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/674.64 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 674.64 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 206,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116.01/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.79

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