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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 674.31 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 674.31 and 450.53 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 674.31 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/674.31 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 674.31 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 303,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,801.52/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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