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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 850 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 850 and 450.76 is: 622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 850 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/850 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 850 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 383,146
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,146/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.31

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