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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 676.15 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 676.15 and 190.57 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 676.15 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/676.15 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 676.15 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 128,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,854.27/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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