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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.63, 931.03 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.63, 931.03 and 450.18 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.63 : 931.03 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.63/931.03 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.63x = 931.03 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.63x = 419,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,131.09/674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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