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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.45, 813.95 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.45, 813.95 and 450.32 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.45 : 813.95 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.45/813.95 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.45x = 813.95 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.45x = 366,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,531.64/590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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