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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 675.76 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 675.76 and 342.44 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 675.76 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/675.76 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 675.76 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 231,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,407.25/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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