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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 622.13 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 622.13 and 404.03 is: 557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 622.13 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/622.13 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 622.13 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 251,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,357.49/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.66

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