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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 674.80 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 674.80 and 336.80 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 674.80 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/674.80 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 674.80 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 227,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,272.64/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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