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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 619.30 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 619.30 and 416.54 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 619.30 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/619.30 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 619.30 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 257,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,963.22/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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