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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 893.66 and 489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 893.66 and 489.92 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 893.66 = 489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/893.66 = 489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 893.66 × 489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 437,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,814.99/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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