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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.63, 678.24 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.63, 678.24 and 450.32 is: 621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.63 : 678.24 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.63/678.24 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.63x = 678.24 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.63x = 305,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,421.65/491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.25

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