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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 675.28 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 675.28 and 296.20 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 675.28 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/675.28 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 675.28 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 200,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,017.94/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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