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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 675.93 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 675.93 and 279.50 is: 419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 675.93 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/675.93 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 675.93 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 188,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,922.44/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.03

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