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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 893.80 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 893.80 and 385.92 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 893.80 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/893.80 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 893.80 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 344,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,935.30/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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