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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 893.02 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 893.02 and 352.41 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 893.02 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/893.02 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 893.02 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 314,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,707.42/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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