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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 676.11 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 676.11 and 277.68 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 676.11 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/676.11 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 676.11 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 187,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,745.80/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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