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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 675.85 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 675.85 and 277.11 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 675.85 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/675.85 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 675.85 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 187,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,287.30/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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