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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.49, 894.02 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.49, 894.02 and 451.27 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.49 : 894.02 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.49/894.02 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.49x = 894.02 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.49x = 403,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,439.94/647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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