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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 707.51 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 707.51 and 450.39 is: 676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 707.51 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/707.51 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 707.51 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 318,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,653.18/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.28

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