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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.08 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.08 and 297 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.08 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.08 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.08 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 200,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,795.76/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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