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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 623.55 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 623.55 and 450.18 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 623.55 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/623.55 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 623.55 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 280,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,709.74/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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