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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 892.67 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 892.67 and 450.63 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 892.67 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/892.67 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 892.67 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 402,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,261.63/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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