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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 622.18 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 622.18 and 409.56 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 622.18 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/622.18 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 622.18 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 254,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,820.04/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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