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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 892.98 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 892.98 and 352.37 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 892.98 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/892.98 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 892.98 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 314,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,654.02/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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