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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 618.56 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 618.56 and 406.64 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 618.56 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/618.56 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 618.56 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 251,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,531.24/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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