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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.76 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.76 and 450 is: 620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.76 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.76 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.76 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 423,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,792/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.89

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