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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 893.43 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 893.43 and 481.38 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 893.43 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/893.43 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 893.43 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 430,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,079.33/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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