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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 675.63 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 675.63 and 335.40 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 675.63 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/675.63 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 675.63 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 226,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,606.30/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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