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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 892.99 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 892.99 and 352.37 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 892.99 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/892.99 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 892.99 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 314,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,657.54/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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