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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 676.37 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 676.37 and 190.64 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 676.37 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/676.37 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 676.37 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 128,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,938.84/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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