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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 630.86 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 630.86 and 450.05 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 630.86 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/630.86 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 630.86 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 283,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,913.14/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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