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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.57, 894.93 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.57, 894.93 and 399.90 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.57 : 894.93 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.57/894.93 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.57x = 894.93 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.57x = 357,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,882.51/648.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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