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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.65, 893.87 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.65, 893.87 and 482.68 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.65 : 893.87 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.65/893.87 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.65x = 893.87 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.65x = 431,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,453.17/647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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