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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 674.96 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 674.96 and 255.44 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 674.96 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/674.96 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 674.96 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 172,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,407.13/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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