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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.36 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.36 and 450.96 is: 622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.36 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.36 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.36 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 402,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,869.63/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.02

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