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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 893.76 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 893.76 and 385.82 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 893.76 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/893.76 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 893.76 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 344,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,830.48/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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