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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 675.34 and 286.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 675.34 and 286.00 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 675.34 = 286.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/675.34 = 286.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 675.34 × 286.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 193,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,144.84/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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