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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738.77 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738.77 and 450.80 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738.77 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738.77 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738.77 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 333,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,031.57/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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