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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.65, 893.75 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.65, 893.75 and 382.09 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.65 : 893.75 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.65/893.75 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.65x = 893.75 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.65x = 341,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,492.94/647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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