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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 894.07 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 894.07 and 451.50 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 894.07 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/894.07 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 894.07 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 403,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,670.35/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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