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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 674.46 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 674.46 and 189.92 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 674.46 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/674.46 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 674.46 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 128,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,093.44/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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