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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.76 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.76 and 254.91 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.76 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.76 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.76 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 172,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,006.56/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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