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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.84 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.84 and 354.24 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.84 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.84 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.84 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 239,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,409.56/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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