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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 675.96 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 675.96 and 363.90 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 675.96 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/675.96 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 675.96 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 245,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,981.84/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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