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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.97, 892.83 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.97, 892.83 and 352.24 is: 486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.97 : 892.83 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.97/892.83 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.97x = 892.83 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.97x = 314,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,490.44/646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.10

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