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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 702.33 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 702.33 and 450.08 is: 676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 702.33 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/702.33 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 702.33 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 316,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,104.69/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.39

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