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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 895.68 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 895.68 and 481.28 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 895.68 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/895.68 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 895.68 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 431,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,072.87/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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