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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 620.48 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 620.48 and 412.47 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 620.48 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/620.48 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 620.48 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 255,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,927.32/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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