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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 934.43 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 934.43 and 450.74 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 934.43 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/934.43 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 934.43 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 421,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,184.98/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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