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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 676.12 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 676.12 and 142.62 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 676.12 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/676.12 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 676.12 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 96,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,427.88/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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