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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 892.68 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 892.68 and 450.29 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 892.68 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/892.68 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 892.68 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 401,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,964.88/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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