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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.55 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.55 and 450.86 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.55 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.55 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.55 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 409,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,628.85/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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