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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 878.93 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 878.93 and 450.33 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 878.93 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/878.93 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 878.93 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 395,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,806.30/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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