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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.49, 893.40 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.49, 893.40 and 385.53 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.49 : 893.40 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.49/893.40 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.49x = 893.40 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.49x = 344,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,432.50/647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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