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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 893.07 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 893.07 and 381.65 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 893.07 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/893.07 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 893.07 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 340,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,835.70/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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