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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.14, 894.66 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.14, 894.66 and 399.90 is: 552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.14 : 894.66 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.14/894.66 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.14x = 894.66 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.14x = 357,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,774.53/648.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.00

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