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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.55, 676.35 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.55, 676.35 and 450.67 is: 622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.55 : 676.35 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.55/676.35 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.55x = 676.35 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.55x = 304,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,810.65/489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.63

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