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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 893.06 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 893.06 and 381.59 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 893.06 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/893.06 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 893.06 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 340,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,782.77/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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