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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 893.66 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 893.66 and 398.88 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 893.66 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/893.66 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 893.66 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 356,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,461.11/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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