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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 893.70 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 893.70 and 451.42 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 893.70 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/893.70 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 893.70 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 403,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,436.85/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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