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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.32, 894.15 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.32, 894.15 and 479.61 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.32 : 894.15 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.32/894.15 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.32x = 894.15 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.32x = 428,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,843.28/647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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