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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.41, 893.43 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.41, 893.43 and 398.67 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.41 : 893.43 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.41/893.43 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.41x = 893.43 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.41x = 356,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,184.73/647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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