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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 894.27 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 894.27 and 399.58 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 894.27 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/894.27 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 894.27 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 357,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,332.41/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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