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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 675.30 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 675.30 and 257.97 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 675.30 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/675.30 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 675.30 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 174,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,205.85/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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