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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 750.47 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 750.47 and 450.63 is: 674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 750.47 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/750.47 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 750.47 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 338,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,182.04/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.13

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