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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 892.02 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 892.02 and 481.21 is: 663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 892.02 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/892.02 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 892.02 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 429,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,248.94/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.18

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