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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 922.26 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 922.26 and 450.18 is: 674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 922.26 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/922.26 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 922.26 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 415,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,183.01/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.63

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