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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 894.26 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 894.26 and 386.08 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 894.26 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/894.26 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 894.26 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 345,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,255.90/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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