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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 804.56 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 804.56 and 450.62 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 804.56 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/804.56 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 804.56 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 362,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,550.83/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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