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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 893.13 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 893.13 and 385.16 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 893.13 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/893.13 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 893.13 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 343,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,997.95/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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