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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 893.48 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/893.48 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 893.48 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 412,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,001.50/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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