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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 892.62 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 892.62 and 460.49 is: 635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 892.62 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/892.62 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 892.62 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 411,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,038.12/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.11

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