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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 893.58 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 893.58 and 385.62 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 893.58 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/893.58 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 893.58 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 344,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,582.32/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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