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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 674.10 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 674.10 and 405.18 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 674.10 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/674.10 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 674.10 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 273,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,131.84/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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