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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 894.12 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 894.12 and 438.95 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 894.12 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/894.12 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 894.12 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 392,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,471.78/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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