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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 674.87 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 674.87 and 347.37 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 674.87 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/674.87 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 674.87 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 234,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,428.34/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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