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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 893.13 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 893.13 and 385.31 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 893.13 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/893.13 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 893.13 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 344,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,131.92/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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