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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.24, 967.50 and 492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.24, 967.50 and 492.82 is: 737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.24 : 967.50 = 492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.24/967.50 = 492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.24x = 967.50 × 492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.24x = 476,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,803.35/646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.81

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