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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 894.17 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 894.17 and 438.99 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 894.17 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/894.17 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 894.17 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 392,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,529.49/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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