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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.05, 714.09 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.05, 714.09 and 450.08 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.05 : 714.09 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.05/714.09 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.05x = 714.09 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.05x = 321,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,394.06/476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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