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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 674.82 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 674.82 and 403.73 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 674.82 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/674.82 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 674.82 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 272,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,445.08/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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