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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 674.97 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 674.97 and 257.58 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 674.97 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/674.97 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 674.97 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 173,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,858.77/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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