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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 671.61 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 671.61 and 442.50 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 671.61 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/671.61 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 671.61 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 297,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,185.21/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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