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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.36, 892.48 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.36, 892.48 and 461.12 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.36 : 892.48 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.36/892.48 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.36x = 892.48 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.36x = 411,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,540.38/647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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