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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 677.67 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 677.67 and 360.45 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 677.67 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/677.67 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 677.67 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 244,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,264.35/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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