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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 674.65 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 674.65 and 347.78 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 674.65 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/674.65 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 674.65 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 234,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,629.78/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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