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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 618.06 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 618.06 and 445.20 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 618.06 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/618.06 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 618.06 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 275,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,160.31/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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