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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.85, 675.68 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.85, 675.68 and 334.35 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.85 : 675.68 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.85/675.68 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.85x = 675.68 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.85x = 225,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,913.61/450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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