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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 674.81 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 674.81 and 348.02 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 674.81 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/674.81 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 674.81 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 234,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,847.38/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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