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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.58, 894.78 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.58, 894.78 and 399.82 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.58 : 894.78 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.58/894.78 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.58x = 894.78 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.58x = 357,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,750.94/648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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