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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 743.66 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 743.66 and 450.78 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 743.66 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/743.66 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 743.66 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 335,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,227.05/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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