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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 894.36 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 894.36 and 399.16 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 894.36 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/894.36 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 894.36 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 356,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,992.18/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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