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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 678.79 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 678.79 and 397.36 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 678.79 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/678.79 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 678.79 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 269,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,723.99/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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