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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 675.02 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 675.02 and 426.32 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 675.02 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/675.02 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 675.02 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 287,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,774.75/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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