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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.44, 893.55 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.44, 893.55 and 385.45 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.44 : 893.55 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.44/893.55 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.44x = 893.55 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.44x = 344,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,420.92/647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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