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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 893.56 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 893.56 and 385.46 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 893.56 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/893.56 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 893.56 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 344,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,426.21/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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