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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.99, 894.08 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.99, 894.08 and 386.09 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.99 : 894.08 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.99/894.08 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.99x = 894.08 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.99x = 345,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,188.95/647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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