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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 894.01 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 894.01 and 395.79 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 894.01 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/894.01 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 894.01 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 353,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,839.38/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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