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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.67, 695.48 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.67, 695.48 and 450.18 is: 617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.67 : 695.48 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.67/695.48 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.67x = 695.48 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.67x = 313,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,088.94/506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.93

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