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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 894.14 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 894.14 and 382.39 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 894.14 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/894.14 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 894.14 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 341,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,907.48/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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