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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.63, 643.71 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.63, 643.71 and 450.62 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.63 : 643.71 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.63/643.71 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.63x = 643.71 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.63x = 290,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,068.60/467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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