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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.75, 907.70 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.75, 907.70 and 450.75 is: 622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.75 : 907.70 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.75/907.70 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.75x = 907.70 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.75x = 409,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,145.78/657.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.04

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