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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 676.80 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 676.80 and 385.74 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 676.80 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/676.80 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 676.80 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 261,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,068.83/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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