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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.47, 891.63 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.47, 891.63 and 450.45 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.47 : 891.63 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.47/891.63 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.47x = 891.63 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.47x = 401,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,634.73/646.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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