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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 674.63 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 674.63 and 334.79 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 674.63 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/674.63 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 674.63 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 225,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,859.38/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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