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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 894.08 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 894.08 and 385.83 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 894.08 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/894.08 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 894.08 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 344,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,962.89/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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