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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 892.76 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 892.76 and 451.08 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 892.76 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/892.76 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 892.76 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 402,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,703.93/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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