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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 892.14 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 892.14 and 450.29 is: 621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 892.14 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/892.14 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 892.14 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 401,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,717.26/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.21

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