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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 918.81 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 918.81 and 450.74 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 918.81 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/918.81 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 918.81 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 414,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,146.72/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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