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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.54, 804.67 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.54, 804.67 and 450.78 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.54 : 804.67 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.54/804.67 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.54x = 804.67 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.54x = 362,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,729.14/583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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