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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 672.99 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 672.99 and 418.77 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 672.99 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/672.99 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 672.99 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 281,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,828.02/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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