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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.26 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.26 and 433.82 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.26 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.26 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.26 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 292,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,941.29/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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