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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 893.84 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 893.84 and 451.71 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 893.84 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/893.84 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 893.84 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 403,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,754.21/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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