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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.89, 895.04 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.89, 895.04 and 399.97 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.89 : 895.04 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.89/895.04 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.89x = 895.04 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.89x = 357,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,987.91/648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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