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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.51 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.51 and 296.27 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.51 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.51 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.51 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 200,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,133.35/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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