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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 620.84 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 620.84 and 423.18 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 620.84 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/620.84 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 620.84 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 262,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,727.07/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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