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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 674.91 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 674.91 and 364.50 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 674.91 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/674.91 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 674.91 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 246,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,004.70/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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