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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 893.43 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 893.43 and 450.50 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 893.43 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/893.43 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 893.43 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 402,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,485.75/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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