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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 942.54 and 450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 942.54 and 450.20 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 942.54 = 450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/942.54 = 450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 942.54 × 450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 424,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,331.51/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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