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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 674.64 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 674.64 and 359.04 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 674.64 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/674.64 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 674.64 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 242,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,222.75/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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