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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 680.22 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 680.22 and 450.39 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 680.22 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/680.22 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 680.22 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 306,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,362.36/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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