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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 893.97 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 893.97 and 385.65 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 893.97 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/893.97 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 893.97 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 344,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,759.53/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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