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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 674.43 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 674.43 and 294.34 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 674.43 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/674.43 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 674.43 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 198,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,508.35/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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