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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 935.68 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 935.68 and 450.56 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 935.68 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/935.68 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 935.68 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 421,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,579.98/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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