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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 618.77 and 400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 618.77 and 400.57 is: 549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 618.77 = 400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/618.77 = 400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 618.77 × 400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 247,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,860.70/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.84

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