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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 891.12 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 891.12 and 454.16 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 891.12 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/891.12 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 891.12 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 404,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,711.06/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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