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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 675.83 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 675.83 and 296.60 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 675.83 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/675.83 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 675.83 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 200,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,449.49/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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