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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.61 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.61 and 399.04 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.61 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.61 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.61 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 356,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,586.13/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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