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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 675.09 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 675.09 and 255.08 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 675.09 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/675.09 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 675.09 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 172,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,198.58/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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