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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 672.55 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 672.55 and 395.88 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 672.55 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/672.55 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 672.55 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 266,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,249.09/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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