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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 892.97 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 892.97 and 398.49 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 892.97 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/892.97 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 892.97 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 355,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,837.16/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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