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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 676.02 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 676.02 and 359.08 is: 539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 676.02 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/676.02 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 676.02 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 242,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,745.26/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.07

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