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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 674.43 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 674.43 and 296.07 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 674.43 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/674.43 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 674.43 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 199,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,678.49/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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