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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 674.10 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 674.10 and 423.60 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 674.10 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/674.10 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 674.10 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 285,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,548.76/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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