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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 674.56 and 420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 674.56 and 420.87 is: 630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 674.56 = 420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/674.56 = 420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 674.56 × 420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 283,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,902.07/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.74

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