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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 674.70 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 674.70 and 402.10 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 674.70 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/674.70 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 674.70 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 271,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,296.87/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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