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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 893.16 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 893.16 and 398.84 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 893.16 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/893.16 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 893.16 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 356,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,223.47/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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