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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 676.14 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 676.14 and 277.54 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 676.14 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/676.14 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 676.14 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 187,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,655.90/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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