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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.17, 893.08 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.17, 893.08 and 352.43 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.17 : 893.08 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.17/893.08 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.17x = 893.08 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.17x = 314,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,748.18/647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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