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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 640.49 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 640.49 and 450.21 is: 620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 640.49 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/640.49 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 640.49 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 288,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,355.00/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.67

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