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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 676.25 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 676.25 and 191.08 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 676.25 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/676.25 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 676.25 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 129,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,217.85/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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