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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 675.72 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 675.72 and 313.74 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 675.72 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/675.72 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 675.72 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 212,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,000.39/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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