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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 674.42 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 674.42 and 254.70 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 674.42 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/674.42 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 674.42 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 171,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,773.50/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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