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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.07, 892.74 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.07, 892.74 and 398.13 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.07 : 892.74 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.07/892.74 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.07x = 892.74 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.07x = 355,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,426.58/647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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