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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 676.14 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 676.14 and 389.92 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 676.14 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/676.14 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 676.14 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 263,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,640.51/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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