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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 892.76 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 892.76 and 470.27 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 892.76 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/892.76 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 892.76 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 419,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,834.96/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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