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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.31 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.31 and 296.87 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.31 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.31 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.31 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 200,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,476.55/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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