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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 675.16 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 675.16 and 298.64 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 675.16 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/675.16 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 675.16 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 201,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,629.78/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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