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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 676.80 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 676.80 and 289.20 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 676.80 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/676.80 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 676.80 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 195,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,730.56/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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