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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 894.21 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 894.21 and 399.33 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 894.21 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/894.21 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 894.21 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 357,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,084.88/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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