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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 677.18 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 677.18 and 426.34 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 677.18 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/677.18 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 677.18 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 288,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,708.92/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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