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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.07, 894.35 and 399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.07, 894.35 and 399.55 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.07 : 894.35 = 399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.07/894.35 = 399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.07x = 894.35 × 399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.07x = 357,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,335.73/648.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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