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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 675.48 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 675.48 and 429.52 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 675.48 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/675.48 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 675.48 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 290,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,132.17/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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