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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 673.89 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 673.89 and 373.41 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 673.89 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/673.89 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 673.89 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 251,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,637.26/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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