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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.84 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.84 and 385.68 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.84 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.84 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.84 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 344,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,736.21/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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