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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 674.91 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 674.91 and 358.63 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 674.91 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/674.91 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 674.91 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 242,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,042.97/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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