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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.73, 942.56 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.73, 942.56 and 450.26 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.73 : 942.56 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.73/942.56 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.73x = 942.56 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.73x = 424,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,394.81/682.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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