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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 621.81 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 621.81 and 404.64 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 621.81 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/621.81 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 621.81 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 251,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,609.20/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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