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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 701.06 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 701.06 and 450.05 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 701.06 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/701.06 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 701.06 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 315,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,506.30/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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