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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 673.90 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 673.90 and 277.04 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 673.90 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/673.90 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 673.90 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 186,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,698.25/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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