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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 675.54 and 404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 675.54 and 404.93 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 675.54 = 404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/675.54 = 404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 675.54 × 404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 273,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,548.10/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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