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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 672.89 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 672.89 and 396.09 is: 591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 672.89 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/672.89 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 672.89 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 266,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,528.51/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.28

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