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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 676.20 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 676.20 and 347.80 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 676.20 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/676.20 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 676.20 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 235,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182.36/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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