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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 673.16 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 673.16 and 385.91 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 673.16 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/673.16 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 673.16 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 259,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,775.33/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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