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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.45, 893.48 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.45, 893.48 and 398.76 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.45 : 893.48 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.45/893.48 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.45x = 893.48 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.45x = 356,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,288.52/647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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