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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 675.88 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 675.88 and 342.45 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 675.88 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/675.88 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 675.88 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 231,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,455.11/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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