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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 676.19 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 676.19 and 382.72 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 676.19 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/676.19 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 676.19 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 258,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,791.44/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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