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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 927.62 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 927.62 and 450.82 is: 622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 927.62 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/927.62 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 927.62 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 418,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,189.65/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.35

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