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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 894.30 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 894.30 and 399.36 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 894.30 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/894.30 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 894.30 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 357,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,147.65/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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