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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 676.41 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 676.41 and 255.86 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 676.41 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/676.41 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 676.41 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 173,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,064.98/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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