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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 892.94 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 892.94 and 381.44 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 892.94 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/892.94 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 892.94 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 340,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,603.36/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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