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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 675.12 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 675.12 and 258.40 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 675.12 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/675.12 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 675.12 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 174,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,451.01/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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