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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 892.80 and 481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 892.80 and 481.66 is: 663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 892.80 = 481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/892.80 = 481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 892.80 × 481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 430,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,026.05/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.89

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