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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 893.15 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 893.15 and 398.60 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 893.15 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/893.15 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 893.15 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 356,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,006.58/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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