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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 942.44 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 942.44 and 450 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 942.44 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/942.44 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 942.44 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 424,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,095.75/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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