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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 718 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 718 and 450.24 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 718 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/718 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 718 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 323,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,272.32/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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