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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 621.63 and 413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 621.63 and 413.31 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 621.63 = 413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/621.63 = 413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 621.63 × 413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 256,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,925.90/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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