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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.49, 892.94 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.49, 892.94 and 482.07 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.49 : 892.94 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.49/892.94 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.49x = 892.94 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.49x = 430,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,457.18/647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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