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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 892.98 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 892.98 and 460.88 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 892.98 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/892.98 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 892.98 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 411,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,556.62/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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