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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 673.11 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 673.11 and 401.63 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 673.11 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/673.11 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 673.11 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 270,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,337.80/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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