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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 674.83 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 674.83 and 276.38 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 674.83 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/674.83 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 674.83 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 186,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,509.02/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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