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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.48 and 442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.48 and 442.90 is: 664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.48 = 442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.48 = 442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.48 × 442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 299,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,170.09/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.56

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