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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675 and 373.05 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 251,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,808.75/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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