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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 674.76 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 674.76 and 287.64 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 674.76 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/674.76 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 674.76 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 194,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,087.97/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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