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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 676.61 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 676.61 and 258.56 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 676.61 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/676.61 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 676.61 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 174,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,946.62/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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