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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 893.48 and 398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 893.48 and 398.73 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 893.48 = 398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/893.48 = 398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 893.48 × 398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 356,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,255.29/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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