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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 674.72 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 674.72 and 396.48 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 674.72 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/674.72 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 674.72 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 267,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,512.99/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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