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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 892.55 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 892.55 and 461.15 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 892.55 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/892.55 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 892.55 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 411,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,592.66/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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