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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 926.32 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 926.32 and 450.72 is: 621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 926.32 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/926.32 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 926.32 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 417,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,510.95/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.89

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