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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.57, 892.14 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.57, 892.14 and 450.74 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.57 : 892.14 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.57/892.14 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.57x = 892.14 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.57x = 402,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,123.18/647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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