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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 894.35 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 894.35 and 438.34 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 894.35 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/894.35 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 894.35 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 392,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,027.19/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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