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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 674.28 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 674.28 and 296.64 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 674.28 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/674.28 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 674.28 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 200,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,018.42/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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