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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.06, 894.30 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.06, 894.30 and 399.48 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.06 : 894.30 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.06/894.30 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.06x = 894.30 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.06x = 357,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,254.96/648.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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