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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 893.66 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 893.66 and 438.62 is: 605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 893.66 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/893.66 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 893.66 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 391,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,970.49/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.51

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