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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 677.64 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 677.64 and 374.32 is: 562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 677.64 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/677.64 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 677.64 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 253,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,654.20/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.58

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