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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 892.96 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 892.96 and 499.92 is: 689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 892.96 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/892.96 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 892.96 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 446,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,408.56/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.41

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