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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 679.64 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 679.64 and 450.64 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 679.64 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/679.64 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 679.64 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 306,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,272.97/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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