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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 673.84 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 673.84 and 278.56 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 673.84 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/673.84 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 673.84 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 187,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,704.87/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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