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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.72 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.72 and 402.72 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.72 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.72 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.72 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 272,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,528.68/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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