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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 892.48 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 892.48 and 468.82 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 892.48 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/892.48 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 892.48 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 418,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,417.79/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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