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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 675.67 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 675.67 and 258.22 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 675.67 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/675.67 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 675.67 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 174,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,471.51/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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