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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.17, 893.01 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.17, 893.01 and 381.59 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.17 : 893.01 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.17/893.01 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.17x = 893.01 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.17x = 340,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,766.87/647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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