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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.66, 894.22 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.66, 894.22 and 498.02 is: 687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.66 : 894.22 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.66/894.22 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.66x = 894.22 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.66x = 445,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,339.44/647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.61

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