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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 636.66 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 636.66 and 450.32 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 636.66 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/636.66 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 636.66 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 286,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,700.73/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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