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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.78 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.78 and 285.60 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.78 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.78 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.78 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 192,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,717.98/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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