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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.91, 675.91 and 417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.91, 675.91 and 417.77 is: 626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.91 : 675.91 = 417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.91/675.91 = 417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.91x = 675.91 × 417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.91x = 282,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,374.92/450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.23

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