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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 675 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 675 and 276.52 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 675 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/675 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 675 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 186,651
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,651/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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