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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 674.72 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 674.72 and 276.32 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 674.72 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/674.72 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 674.72 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 186,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,438.63/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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