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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 893.24 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 893.24 and 398.49 is: 549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 893.24 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/893.24 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 893.24 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 355,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,945.22/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.96

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