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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 878.06 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 878.06 and 450.08 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 878.06 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/878.06 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 878.06 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 395,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,190.60/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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