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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 675.18 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 675.18 and 334.71 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 675.18 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/675.18 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 675.18 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 225,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,989.50/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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