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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 674.04 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 674.04 and 421.38 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 674.04 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/674.04 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 674.04 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 284,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,026.98/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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