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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 814.69 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 814.69 and 450.54 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 814.69 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/814.69 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 814.69 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 367,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,050.43/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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