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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.04 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.04 and 190.60 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.04 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.04 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.04 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 128,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,853.22/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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