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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 893.45 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 893.45 and 450.86 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 893.45 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/893.45 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 893.45 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 402,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,818.61/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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