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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 893.78 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 893.78 and 395.84 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 893.78 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/893.78 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 893.78 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 353,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,793.88/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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