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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.86, 893.78 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.86, 893.78 and 398.98 is: 550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.86 : 893.78 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.86/893.78 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.86x = 893.78 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.86x = 356,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,600.34/647.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.43

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