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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 676.62 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 676.62 and 335.57 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 676.62 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/676.62 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 676.62 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 227,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,053.37/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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