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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.29, 946.44 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.29, 946.44 and 450.16 is: 620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.29 : 946.44 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.29/946.44 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.29x = 946.44 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.29x = 426,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,049.43/686.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.80

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