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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 676.08 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 676.08 and 442.48 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 676.08 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/676.08 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 676.08 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 299,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,151.88/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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