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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.79, 892.98 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.79, 892.98 and 499.77 is: 690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.79 : 892.98 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.79/892.98 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.79x = 892.98 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.79x = 446,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,284.61/646.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.00

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