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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 893.43 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 893.43 and 438.45 is: 605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 893.43 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/893.43 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 893.43 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 391,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,722.19/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.28

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