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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 674.28 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 674.28 and 276.44 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 674.28 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/674.28 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 674.28 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 186,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,394.59/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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