Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 893.48 and 461.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 647.60, 893.48 and 461.12 is: 636.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647.60 : 893.48 = 461.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647.60/893.48 = 461.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647.60x = 893.48 × 461.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647.60x = 412,001.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,001.50/647.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636.20
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