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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 893.48 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 893.48 and 398.88 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 893.48 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/893.48 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 893.48 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 356,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,391.30/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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