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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 895.12 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 895.12 and 502.48 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 895.12 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/895.12 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 895.12 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 449,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,779.90/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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