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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 676.38 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 676.38 and 420.88 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 676.38 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/676.38 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 676.38 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 284,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,674.81/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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