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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.07, 894.12 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.07, 894.12 and 399.13 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.07 : 894.12 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.07/894.12 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.07x = 894.12 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.07x = 356,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,870.12/648.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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