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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 893.61 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 893.61 and 399 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 893.61 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/893.61 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 893.61 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 356,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,550.39/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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