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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 676.29 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 676.29 and 286.17 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 676.29 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/676.29 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 676.29 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 193,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,533.91/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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