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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 946.08 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 946.08 and 450.09 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 946.08 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/946.08 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 946.08 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 425,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,821.15/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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