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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 674.82 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 674.82 and 276.78 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 674.82 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/674.82 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 674.82 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 186,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,776.68/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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