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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 905.82 and 450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 905.82 and 450.43 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 905.82 = 450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/905.82 = 450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 905.82 × 450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 408,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,008.50/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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