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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 675.05 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 675.05 and 405.09 is: 607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 675.05 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/675.05 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 675.05 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 273,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,453.98/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.37

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