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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 634.68 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 634.68 and 450.36 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 634.68 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/634.68 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 634.68 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 285,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,834.48/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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