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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 672.65 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 672.65 and 450.15 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 672.65 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/672.65 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 672.65 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 302,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,793.40/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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