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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 676.30 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 676.30 and 190.92 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 676.30 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/676.30 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 676.30 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 129,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,119.20/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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