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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 893.63 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 893.63 and 395.65 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 893.63 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/893.63 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 893.63 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 353,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,564.97/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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