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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.93, 894.15 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.93, 894.15 and 385.89 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.93 : 894.15 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.93/894.15 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.93x = 894.15 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.93x = 345,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,043.54/647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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