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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 714.02 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 714.02 and 450.46 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 714.02 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/714.02 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 714.02 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 321,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,636.09/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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