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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 882 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 882 and 450.54 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 882 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/882 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 882 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 397,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,376.28/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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