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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.37, 675.31 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.37, 675.31 and 304.12 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.37 : 675.31 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.37/675.31 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.37x = 675.31 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.37x = 205,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,375.28/450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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