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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 893.11 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 893.11 and 352.48 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 893.11 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/893.11 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 893.11 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 314,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,800.30/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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