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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 670.91 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 670.91 and 422.46 is: 629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 670.91 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/670.91 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 670.91 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 283,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,430.53/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.85

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