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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 675.14 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 675.14 and 347.59 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 675.14 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/675.14 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 675.14 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 234,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671.02/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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