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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 640.67 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 640.67 and 450.36 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 640.67 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/640.67 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 640.67 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 288,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,529.89/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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