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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 675.33 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 675.33 and 424.18 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 675.33 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/675.33 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 675.33 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 286,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,461.48/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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