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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.79, 894.10 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.79, 894.10 and 385.75 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.79 : 894.10 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.79/894.10 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.79x = 894.10 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.79x = 344,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,899.08/647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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