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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 649.52 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 649.52 and 450.24 is: 621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 649.52 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/649.52 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 649.52 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 292,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,439.88/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.00

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