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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 674.61 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 674.61 and 418.69 is: 627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 674.61 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/674.61 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 674.61 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 282,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,449.20/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.28

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