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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 674.85 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 674.85 and 318.86 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 674.85 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/674.85 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 674.85 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 215,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,182.67/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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