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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 676.39 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 676.39 and 312.03 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 676.39 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/676.39 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 676.39 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 211,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,053.19/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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