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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.70, 894.17 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.70, 894.17 and 438.98 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.70 : 894.17 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.70/894.17 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.70x = 894.17 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.70x = 392,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,516.08/647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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