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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.73, 893.96 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.73, 893.96 and 461.69 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.73 : 893.96 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.73/893.96 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.73x = 893.96 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.73x = 412,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,737.02/648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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