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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.37, 674.11 and 305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.37, 674.11 and 305.29 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.37 : 674.11 = 305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.37/674.11 = 305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.37x = 674.11 × 305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.37x = 205,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,799.04/450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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