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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 926.08 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 926.08 and 450.16 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 926.08 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/926.08 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 926.08 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 416,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,884.17/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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