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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 968.52 and 450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 968.52 and 450.47 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 968.52 = 450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/968.52 = 450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 968.52 × 450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 436,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,290.59/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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