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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 673.56 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 673.56 and 294.71 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 673.56 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/673.56 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 673.56 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 198,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,501.50/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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