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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 893.88 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 893.88 and 399.08 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 893.88 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/893.88 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 893.88 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 356,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,731.87/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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