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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 674.48 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 674.48 and 346.88 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 674.48 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/674.48 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 674.48 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 233,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,964.22/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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