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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 942.57 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 942.57 and 450 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 942.57 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/942.57 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 942.57 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 424,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,156.50/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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