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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.33 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.33 and 296.22 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.33 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.33 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.33 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 200,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,046.25/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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