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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 893.14 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 893.14 and 352.46 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 893.14 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/893.14 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 893.14 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 314,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,799.23/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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