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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 672.28 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 672.28 and 392.56 is: 586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 672.28 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/672.28 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 672.28 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 263,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,910.24/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.26

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