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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 671.08 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 671.08 and 445.91 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 671.08 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/671.08 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 671.08 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 299,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,239.05/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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