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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.78, 892.83 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.78, 892.83 and 507.28 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.78 : 892.83 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.78/892.83 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.78x = 892.83 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.78x = 452,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,914.80/646.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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