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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.50, 920.52 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.50, 920.52 and 450.42 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.50 : 920.52 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.50/920.52 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.50x = 920.52 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.50x = 414,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,620.62/613.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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