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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 893.52 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 893.52 and 492.64 is: 679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 893.52 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/893.52 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 893.52 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 440,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,183.69/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.13

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