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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 893.84 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 893.84 and 385.66 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 893.84 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/893.84 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 893.84 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 344,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,718.33/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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