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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 675.90 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 675.90 and 401.10 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 675.90 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/675.90 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 675.90 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 271,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,103.49/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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