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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 634.12 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 634.12 and 450.28 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 634.12 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/634.12 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 634.12 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 285,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,531.55/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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