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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 674.87 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 674.87 and 285.49 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 674.87 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/674.87 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 674.87 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 192,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,668.05/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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