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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.35, 676.44 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.35, 676.44 and 437.59 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.35 : 676.44 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.35/676.44 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.35x = 676.44 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.35x = 296,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,001.19/450.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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