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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 675.93 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 675.93 and 296.86 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 675.93 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/675.93 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 675.93 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 200,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,656.58/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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