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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 894.21 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 894.21 and 386.03 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 894.21 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/894.21 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 894.21 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 345,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,191.89/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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