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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 674.97 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 674.97 and 372.12 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 674.97 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/674.97 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 674.97 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 251,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,169.84/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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