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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 983.28 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 983.28 and 450.54 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 983.28 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/983.28 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 983.28 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 443,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,006.97/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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