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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.45, 814.76 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.45, 814.76 and 450.66 is: 621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.45 : 814.76 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.45/814.76 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.45x = 814.76 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.45x = 367,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,179.74/590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.86

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