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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 618.56 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 618.56 and 450.33 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 618.56 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/618.56 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 618.56 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 278,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,553.87/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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