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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 676.49 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 676.49 and 279.75 is: 419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 676.49 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/676.49 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 676.49 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 189,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,246.68/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.85

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