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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 675.53 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 675.53 and 286.37 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 675.53 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/675.53 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 675.53 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 193,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,449.92/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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