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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 676.89 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 676.89 and 430.65 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 676.89 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/676.89 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 676.89 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 291,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,502.68/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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