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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 665.37 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 665.37 and 450.14 is: 622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 665.37 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/665.37 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 665.37 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 299,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,506.32/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.65

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