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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 674.74 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 674.74 and 257.77 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 674.74 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/674.74 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 674.74 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 173,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,927.73/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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