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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 894.36 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 894.36 and 452.16 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 894.36 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/894.36 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 894.36 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 404,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,393.82/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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