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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.36 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.36 and 285.92 is: 428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.36 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.36 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.36 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 193,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,384.85/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.83

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