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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.20, 892.48 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.20, 892.48 and 460.64 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.20 : 892.48 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.20/892.48 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.20x = 892.48 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.20x = 411,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,111.99/647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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