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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 894.96 and 399.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 894.96 and 399.71 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 894.96 = 399.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/894.96 = 399.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 894.96 × 399.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 357,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,719.99/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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