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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 675.71 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 675.71 and 190.43 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 675.71 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/675.71 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 675.71 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 128,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,672.47/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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