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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.93 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.93 and 277.26 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.93 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.93 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.93 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 187,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,408.35/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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