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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 878.58 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 878.58 and 450.08 is: 621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 878.58 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/878.58 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 878.58 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 395,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,431.29/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.32

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