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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 676.19 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 676.19 and 277.51 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 676.19 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/676.19 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 676.19 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 187,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,649.49/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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