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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 749.84 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 749.84 and 450.24 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 749.84 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/749.84 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 749.84 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 337,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,607.96/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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