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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675.59 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675.59 and 359.10 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675.59 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675.59 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675.59 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 242,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,602.57/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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