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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 894.11 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 894.11 and 450.81 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 894.11 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/894.11 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 894.11 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 403,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,071.48/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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