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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 892.80 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 892.80 and 499.02 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 892.80 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/892.80 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 892.80 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 445,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,525.06/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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