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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 674.46 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 674.46 and 254.16 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 674.46 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/674.46 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 674.46 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 171,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,420.75/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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