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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 892.72 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 892.72 and 481.92 is: 663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 892.72 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/892.72 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 892.72 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 430,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,216.88/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.95

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