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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 674.82 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 674.82 and 335.13 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 674.82 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/674.82 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 674.82 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 226,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,152.43/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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