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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 676.26 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 676.26 and 335.32 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 676.26 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/676.26 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 676.26 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 226,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,763.50/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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