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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.22, 894.63 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.22, 894.63 and 399.49 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.22 : 894.63 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.22/894.63 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.22x = 894.63 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.22x = 357,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,395.74/648.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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