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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 676.32 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 676.32 and 448.54 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 676.32 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/676.32 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 676.32 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 303,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,356.57/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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