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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 674.55 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 674.55 and 346.95 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 674.55 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/674.55 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 674.55 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 234,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,035.12/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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