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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 893.90 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 893.90 and 385.79 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 893.90 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/893.90 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 893.90 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 344,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,854.18/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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