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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 926.51 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 926.51 and 450.86 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 926.51 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/926.51 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 926.51 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 417,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,719.41/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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