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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 894.03 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 894.03 and 385.88 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 894.03 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/894.03 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 894.03 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 344,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,983.83/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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