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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 674.46 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 674.46 and 334.96 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 674.46 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/674.46 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 674.46 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 225,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,915.44/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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