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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.63, 894.26 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.63, 894.26 and 450.80 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.63 : 894.26 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.63/894.26 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.63x = 894.26 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.63x = 403,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,132.39/647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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