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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 677.11 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 677.11 and 345.45 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 677.11 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/677.11 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 677.11 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 233,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,907.65/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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