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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 677.24 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 677.24 and 348.36 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 677.24 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/677.24 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 677.24 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 235,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,923.33/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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