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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 676.14 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 676.14 and 190.58 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 676.14 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/676.14 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 676.14 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 128,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,858.76/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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