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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.60, 676.26 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.60, 676.26 and 386.01 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.60 : 676.26 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.60/676.26 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.60x = 676.26 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.60x = 261,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,043.12/450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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