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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 674.84 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 674.84 and 176.42 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 674.84 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/674.84 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 674.84 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 119,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,051.02/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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