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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 674.40 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 674.40 and 347.52 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 674.40 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/674.40 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 674.40 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 234,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,367.49/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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