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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 675.08 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 675.08 and 419 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 675.08 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/675.08 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 675.08 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 282,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,856.43/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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