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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 672.59 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 672.59 and 404.77 is: 604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 672.59 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/672.59 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 672.59 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 272,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,244.25/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.01

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