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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.47 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.47 and 255.59 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.47 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.47 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.47 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 172,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,638.72/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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