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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 676 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 676 and 342.50 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 676 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/676 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 676 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 231,530
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,530/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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