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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 983.37 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 983.37 and 450.18 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 983.37 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/983.37 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 983.37 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 442,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,693.51/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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