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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 893.97 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 893.97 and 399.39 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 893.97 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/893.97 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 893.97 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 357,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,042.68/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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