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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 675.23 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 675.23 and 362.62 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 675.23 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/675.23 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 675.23 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 244,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,850.09/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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