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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.59, 893.67 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.59, 893.67 and 385.60 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.59 : 893.67 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.59/893.67 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.59x = 893.67 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.59x = 344,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,599.15/647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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