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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.18, 814.32 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.18, 814.32 and 450.45 is: 621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.18 : 814.32 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.18/814.32 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.18x = 814.32 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.18x = 366,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,810.44/590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.53

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