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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 675 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 675 and 276.51 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 675 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/675 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 675 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 186,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,644.25/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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