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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.12 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.12 and 277.12 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.12 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.12 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.12 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 187,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,089.25/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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