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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 677.64 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 677.64 and 394.08 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 677.64 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/677.64 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 677.64 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 267,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,044.37/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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