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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 676.35 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 676.35 and 364.74 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 676.35 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/676.35 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 676.35 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 246,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,691.90/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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