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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 674 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 674 and 385.09 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 674 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/674 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 674 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 259,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,550.66/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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