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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 676.47 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 676.47 and 368.66 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 676.47 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/676.47 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 676.47 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 249,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,387.43/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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