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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 676.11 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 676.11 and 190.54 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 676.11 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/676.11 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 676.11 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 128,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,826.00/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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