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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.09 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.09 and 342.18 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.09 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.09 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.09 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 231,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002.30/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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