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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676.11 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676.11 and 286.05 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676.11 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676.11 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676.11 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 193,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,401.27/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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