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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 892.58 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 892.58 and 398.25 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 892.58 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/892.58 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 892.58 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 355,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,467.99/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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