Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.72, 892 and 450.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 646.72, 892 and 450.28 is: 621.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646.72 : 892 = 450.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646.72/892 = 450.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646.72x = 892 × 450.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646.72x = 401,649.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,649.76/646.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621.06
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