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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.84, 890.96 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.84, 890.96 and 450 is: 619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.84 : 890.96 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.84/890.96 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.84x = 890.96 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.84x = 400,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,932/646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.83

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