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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 894.35 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 894.35 and 382.35 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 894.35 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/894.35 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 894.35 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 341,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,954.72/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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