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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.19 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.19 and 255.86 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.19 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.19 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.19 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 173,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,005.31/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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