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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.44, 950.10 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.44, 950.10 and 450.28 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.44 : 950.10 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.44/950.10 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.44x = 950.10 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.44x = 427,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,811.03/632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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