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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 676.04 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 676.04 and 288.19 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 676.04 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/676.04 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 676.04 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 194,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,827.97/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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