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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 676.08 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 676.08 and 411.08 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 676.08 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/676.08 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 676.08 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 277,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,919.59/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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