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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.66, 894.90 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.66, 894.90 and 508.88 is: 703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.66 : 894.90 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.66/894.90 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.66x = 894.90 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.66x = 455,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,395.55/647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.14

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