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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 893.04 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 893.04 and 385.20 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 893.04 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/893.04 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 893.04 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 343,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,999.01/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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