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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 675.12 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 675.12 and 287.62 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 675.12 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/675.12 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 675.12 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 194,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,178.01/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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