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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 674.55 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 674.55 and 341.88 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 674.55 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/674.55 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 674.55 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 230,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,615.15/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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