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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 673.57 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 673.57 and 434.68 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 673.57 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/673.57 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 673.57 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 292,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,787.41/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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