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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 892.88 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 892.88 and 352.27 is: 486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 892.88 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/892.88 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 892.88 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 314,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,536.42/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.14

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