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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 892.14 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 892.14 and 491.64 is: 677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 892.14 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/892.14 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 892.14 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 438,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,611.71/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.75

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