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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 674.94 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 674.94 and 286.11 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 674.94 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/674.94 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 674.94 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 193,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,108.16/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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