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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 716.36 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 716.36 and 450.21 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 716.36 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/716.36 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 716.36 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 322,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,512.44/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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