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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 675.83 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 675.83 and 347.68 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 675.83 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/675.83 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 675.83 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 234,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,972.57/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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