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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 674.71 and 346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 674.71 and 346.99 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 674.71 = 346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/674.71 = 346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 674.71 × 346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 234,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,117.62/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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