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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.60, 674.82 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.60, 674.82 and 305.88 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.60 : 674.82 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.60/674.82 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.60x = 674.82 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.60x = 206,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,413.94/450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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