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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 674.96 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 674.96 and 296.43 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 674.96 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/674.96 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 674.96 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 200,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,078.39/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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