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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.77, 893.59 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.77, 893.59 and 451.16 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.77 : 893.59 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.77/893.59 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.77x = 893.59 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.77x = 403,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,147.60/646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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