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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 926.18 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 926.18 and 450.09 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 926.18 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/926.18 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 926.18 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 416,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,866.33/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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