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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.43, 893.27 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.43, 893.27 and 385.35 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.43 : 893.27 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.43/893.27 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.43x = 893.27 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.43x = 344,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,221.59/647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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