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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.24 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.24 and 288.08 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.24 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.24 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.24 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 194,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,523.14/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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