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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 894.32 and 399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 894.32 and 399.31 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 894.32 = 399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/894.32 = 399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 894.32 × 399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 357,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,110.92/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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