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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 891.88 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 891.88 and 450.23 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 891.88 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/891.88 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 891.88 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 401,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,545.55/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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