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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 676.48 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 676.48 and 190.79 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 676.48 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/676.48 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 676.48 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 129,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,065.62/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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