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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 617.50 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 617.50 and 431.57 is: 591.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 617.50 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/617.50 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 617.50 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 266,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,491.39/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.84

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