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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 893.21 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 893.21 and 381.69 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 893.21 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/893.21 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 893.21 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 340,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,927.42/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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