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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 814.92 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 814.92 and 450.75 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 814.92 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/814.92 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 814.92 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 367,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,325.19/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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