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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 893.05 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 893.05 and 352.41 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 893.05 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/893.05 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 893.05 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 314,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,719.75/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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