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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 893.84 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 893.84 and 499.77 is: 690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 893.84 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/893.84 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 893.84 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 446,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,711.92/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.02

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