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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 674.60 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 674.60 and 373.06 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 674.60 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/674.60 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 674.60 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 251,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,666.28/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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