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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.78, 660.23 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.78, 660.23 and 450.88 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.78 : 660.23 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.78/660.23 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.78x = 660.23 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.78x = 297,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,684.52/478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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