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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.63, 895.67 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.63, 895.67 and 472.46 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.63 : 895.67 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.63/895.67 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.63x = 895.67 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.63x = 423,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,163.18/649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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