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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 676.01 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 676.01 and 142.46 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 676.01 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/676.01 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 676.01 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 96,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,304.20/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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