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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 894.54 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 894.54 and 386.04 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 894.54 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/894.54 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 894.54 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 345,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,328.22/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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