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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.47, 893.58 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.47, 893.58 and 398.74 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.47 : 893.58 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.47/893.58 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.47x = 893.58 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.47x = 356,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,306.09/647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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