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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.37, 926.64 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.37, 926.64 and 450.24 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.37 : 926.64 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.37/926.64 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.37x = 926.64 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.37x = 417,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,210.39/671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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