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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 675.98 and 417.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 675.98 and 417.85 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 675.98 = 417.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/675.98 = 417.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 675.98 × 417.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 282,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,457.60/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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