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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 893.58 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 893.58 and 491.76 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 893.58 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/893.58 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 893.58 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 439,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,426.90/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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