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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.11, 849.12 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.11, 849.12 and 450.51 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.11 : 849.12 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.11/849.12 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.11x = 849.12 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.11x = 382,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,536.95/615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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