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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 675.06 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 675.06 and 287.54 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 675.06 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/675.06 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 675.06 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 194,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,106.75/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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