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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 701.82 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 701.82 and 450.60 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 701.82 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/701.82 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 701.82 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 316,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,240.09/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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