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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.36 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.36 and 386.52 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.36 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.36 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.36 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 261,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,040.15/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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