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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 893.00 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 893.00 and 385.14 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 893.00 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/893.00 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 893.00 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 343,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,928.09/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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