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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.49, 894.57 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.49, 894.57 and 499 is: 688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.49 : 894.57 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.49/894.57 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.49x = 894.57 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.49x = 446,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,390.43/648.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.35

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