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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 676.10 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 676.10 and 313.57 is: 470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 676.10 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/676.10 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 676.10 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 212,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,004.68/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.64

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