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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 676.02 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 676.02 and 296.70 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 676.02 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/676.02 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 676.02 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 200,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,575.13/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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