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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 903.50 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 903.50 and 450.21 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 903.50 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/903.50 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 903.50 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 406,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,764.74/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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