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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 676.24 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 676.24 and 305.08 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 676.24 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/676.24 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 676.24 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 206,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,307.30/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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