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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 942.57 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 942.57 and 450.54 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 942.57 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/942.57 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 942.57 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 424,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,665.49/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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