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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 656.49 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 656.49 and 450.34 is: 620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 656.49 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/656.49 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 656.49 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 295,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,643.71/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.76

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