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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 676.50 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 676.50 and 349.17 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 676.50 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/676.50 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 676.50 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 236,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,213.18/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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