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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 671.63 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 671.63 and 406.37 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 671.63 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/671.63 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 671.63 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 272,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,929.93/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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