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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 894.06 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 894.06 and 399.36 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 894.06 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/894.06 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 894.06 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 357,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,051.80/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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