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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 675.20 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 675.20 and 348.47 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 675.20 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/675.20 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 675.20 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 235,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,286.97/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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