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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.03, 892.98 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.03, 892.98 and 385.05 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.03 : 892.98 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.03/892.98 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.03x = 892.98 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.03x = 343,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,841.95/647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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