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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675.54 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675.54 and 257.76 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675.54 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675.54 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675.54 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 174,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,127.19/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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